This is a boxwood okimono formed as a toad. The small sculpture exhibits extensive carving with careful attention to the toad's musculature and inlaid-horn eyes. The signature of the master, Masanao, is carved on the base. This okimono is in excellent condition with no cracks or restoration. Length: 3.5" Meiji Period, Japan

Crafted in silver, this lovely okimono shows three standing rabbits rendered with fine incised work and holding a glass ball "moon."(Part of the zodiac, rabbits in Japanese art often relate to the charming folk tale of the rabbit offering to sacrifice itself as lunch for an old man resting in a forest...

A lively bronze boar modeled with naturalistic precision, its fur, ears, snout, positioning of the legs and opened mouth describing the incomparable motility of the piece. The glance from its gold-ringed, silver and shakudo eyes intensifies its realism. Engraved signature plaque on nether side reads Gyoko. This magnificent sculpture of a boar is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Length: 13.5”, height: 5.5” Meiji Period, Japan

Accounting records of Meiji 21-43 (1888-1910), binding 9 books for one fat account book, from Awaji Island in Hyogo prefecture as its provenance.
A graffitical object in aesthetic form with presence, in exceptionally fine antique condition for the age and for the type, as seen. A selected inspiration.

A whimsical boxwood carving of a fisherman with look of shock on his face as an octopus crawls out of his basket and onto his head and shoulders. The extreme care and detail of this piece along with the amusing expressions make it especially wonderful. Signed by "Kogetsu".
Meiji age (1868-1912) Provenance: From the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon.
Size: 6" height, 3.5" width

Highly collectable clay art doll called Miyoshi doll, which is also known as Miyoshi-deko (clay figure) featuring forty-seven ronin. The doll usually has a peculiar gloss all over them, especially on their faces. It is a simple but has a hint of beauty expressed by a Japanese traditional techniques handed down from generation to generation...

Muromachi period 1336-1573 AD bronze okimono, lost wax figure of an emaciated old man sitting on a what at first I thought was an ancient piece of coral but seems to be a meteorite made of nickel that really makes this a rare piece of art( working on confirming the base material), it was purchased in kagoshima japan in the countryside in the early 90s .The figure is wearing a jacket with a circle pattern detail as well as long sleeves showing fold lines it was black lacquer with most remaining ...

A large stained boxwood okimono of a seated, snarling tiger, his upper body sustained by two robust front paws. This classic representation of the beautiful beast is finely striped and glares with inlaid eyes. It is in excellent condition with expected minor surface wear commensurate with age. Height: 7”, Length: 10.75” Late Edo period, Japan

Large Japanese Okimono Sculpture of Jurōjin, God of Longevity with
a turtle, also a symbol of long life, and a young boy representing the beginning of life.
Exquisitely carved from one piece of boxwood with a beautiful, rich patina. 15.75 inches, 40 cm. In Japan, Jurōjin is one of the Daoist Seven Gods of Fortune, or Shichifukujin. He is the God of Longevity. Jurōjin originated
from the Chinese Daoist god, the Old Man of the South Pole...

A hammered silver okimono of the legendary Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, resting on his sack of “precious things”. He holds an uchiwa in hand, his robes eddying about his ample body. Distinctive features of this god of mirth are his joyful demeanor and friendly grin. Signed Masayoshi on the base, includes tomobako. This finely hammered silver okimono is in excellent condition. Height: 8.25”, length: 15” Meiji Period, Japan

DESCRIPTION: In this appealing ivory okimono we see three oni who have captured Shoki’s hat and are clambering over it with glee. Demonstrating fine detail, we see the demons’ mischievous natures in their faces, the fine work in their clothing and the elaborate designs on Shoki’s pointed cap. Signed in a red cartouche on the underside of the hat, this okimono is in excellent condition with a nice patina and mellow wear; Meiji Period, 19th C...

A vibrant bronze and multi-metal figure of Daruma with gold detailing. The founder of Zen Buddhism, fully awake after his long meditation, stands erect upon a rocky plinth, his robes swirling around him. His wide-open gilt and shakudo eyes, realistically sculpt body and facial features work well with the stylized movements of his garments, lending an air of mystery to this imposing figure. Daruma is a special deity in Japan...

This a small but handsome wooden sculpture of a famous scholar of the Heian Period - see Footnote. The piece measures 3.3" (8.4cm) high by 2" (5.2cm) and is 3.5" (8.9cm) wide - it weighs 1.2 ounces (34 grams). While the entire piece is covered with years of incense smoke, the man still can be seen to have a very beautiful and calm face. It is in excellent condition - just a few flakes missing from back of the tall piece on his headdress...